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Our Founder & Director
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Our Founder and Director, Cherisse Collins is originally from Detroit, Michigan. She is married to Jonathan Collins and they have a beautiful daughter Jonovia Collins. In 2003 Cherisse and her family relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina. Not long after relocating to the area she began her search for a church that she and her family could call home. Cherisse says: "The search for my new 'home church' ended when God lead me to Malaby’s Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church in Knightdale, North Carolina. My family and I have felt so blessed to have been embraced with love and kindness from our new 'church family'. Cherisse has always shared a real passion for helping others. "I don't feel that you have to be at the 'highest peak' in your life to lend a helping hand or to share words of encouragement to those who are hurting or in need". "I do, however, believe that you have to be lead and inspired by God and that you must lead by example". "We never really know the impact that we can make on the lives of others until we stand and be counted". It is that desire that inspires her on a daily basis and helped inspire her to start her own ministry, 'Divine Women of Faith'. Although she admits that at first she had mixed feelings of fear and failure, faith overcame her fear, and the support of her husband, her church family and the opportunity to grow and empower gave her the confidence to be steadfast. Although in it's infancy, 'Divine Women of Faith' has already been involved in the community with seminars and workshops that have included Gang and Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment, Drug and Date Rape Drugs and Youth Leadership. This year DWOF made it's first appearance at Women's Empowerment Expo' 2006 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Many of the participants stopped by our booth to view our vision and to offer their encouragement. We look forward with anticipation to Expo 2007' next year. Today Cherisse's vision has become a reality that has been embraced by the community and others who offer their expertise and support. The list grows daily as we expect great things from; 'Divine Women of Faith'... “I
say this because I know what I am planning for you,” says the LORD.
“I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you
hope and a good future.” Jeremiah 29:11
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